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Spasms in head????

I wrote yesterday about headahces. Today, I'm not experiancing any, BUT I'm having constant weird sensations in my head, my like muscles are spasing in my head. I dunno what they are. Has anyone else had these? Is it a responce to aprin or something? They dont hurt...they just feel weird and are annoying. Is this something serious?
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I have just experienced what you are talking about for the last 4 days. I have had this happen on several occasions and have no idea what it is. It scares me but I notice it usually happens in moments of high stress or worry. I have never gone for tests as I am afraid it may be serious and I don't want to face it.
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I was having these brain spasms as well.  They started to get worse were i would have them at least once or twice a day.  They don't last long but if they did they would feel like a seisure was coming on and then they disappear.  I was dieting at the time and eating alot of 'Splenda".  I was also experiencing severe insomonia.  So I decided to cut everything but natural food out of my diet and found that the brain spasms went away.  So for me I think it is artificial sweetners that are messing up my brain.  Try removing these from your diet and see if your symptons dissappear.
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I also have changed diet and it helped. I lowered sugar intake and carbs. Been eating lots more fresh fruits and veggies..I shop the outside perimeter if grocery store now. Just the good stuff. Seems to have really helped my head spasms. I have noticed Tha get worse when I eat wheat bread. Who knows, maybe a gluton allergy for me..idk.
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I also get spasm type pain every few months. The pain is very intense and nothing helps.
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I get the exact same thing, my body will suddenly jolt really bad, triggered from a jolt or shock in my chest or head,sort of like those jump starter things (I forgot what they're called) paramedics use to jump start someone back to life, that's sort of the feeling of these jolts. I believe it to be an electrical system misfunction, something with the nerves spasming, it's almost like a quick two second seizure. I seriously doubt that this has any relations to heart attacks or strokes, because they don't start in the style of a quick electric shock which is then over in two or three seconds. That would last a couple minutes if it was a ministroke or angina, and longer than that with more serious damage if it was an actual heart attack or stroke. And it's very unlikely an aneurysm because that would have more serious reprocussions and would not leave you feeling back to normal ten seconds later like these jolts do. I used to worry that these shocks could mean one of those serious deals, but after some heavy reading and talking to a couple doctors, trust me, you can rule those out. I'm just saying all this in case anyone reading this site who has had this jolt and shock problem is worrying. Even though it's not heart disease, stroke, or aneurysm related, it doesn't mean that there isn't something going on,there still may be with your nerves or electrical system, so still look into getting that treated.
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I read a lot of your stories yesterday and I hope that what I'm going to tell you will help...I have had a discomfort in my head including head spasms for 3 weeks... I also had what felt like bruising on the top of my head. Sometimes, my scalp felt bruised on the right side and sometimes on the left side. I would always find a pea-size area that would feel the most bruised. But, there was always bruising around it as well...So, I would massage my scalp as often as I could in the day...This morning, for the first time in 3 weeks, I woke up with no pain at all...Half way through the day,  I got a professional massage and I think I figured it out.... As my shoulder was being massaged, I instantly got a shooting pain to the head... a certain point in my shoulder corresponded with a particular spot on my head. I felt it at the top of my head; at the same place where I usually have the head spasms or bruising... My massage therapist worked my shoulder for some time. Apparently, I had major knots in my shoulder. After he loosened it, I no longer had the head pain... he thinks it was a blocked nerve or muscle. They all connect to the neck and shoulder. It's now 5 hours after the massage and still no pain of any kind... I will still make an appointment to see my doctor this week... but, so far, so good.
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Rarely get headaches, but was having some sparkling white wine about 2 mons ago & felt a "shot" or spasm  (of an artery?) starting from the top Lt side of my head to about the hairline of my lt forehead. Had only had 2 sips, but stopped immediately.  It came again (w/o etoh) a few weeks later, a little duller.  The 1st 2 lasted a few hours.  The one I got last night (was overtired & stressed, no etoh) has persisted now for almost 24 hrs. It's dull, feel a bit off. Weak, lightheaded, just want to lie down.  I have a healthy aversion to drs. Will try head/neck massage just to rule out stress and maybe take a muscle relaxer tonight.  Maybe a chiropractor if this persists for more than a few days.  Have read about Rx meds causing side effects worse than the initial problem so may try homeopathy 1st.  Any suggestions appreciated.
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Hey!!!! I am literally experiencing the exact same thing as you and I'm only 18 as well!! I do suffer from anxiety but I'm not really sure if these head issues I've been having lately are because of my anxiety because it seems to bother me now from the moment I wake up till the time I go to bed..
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My Symptoms:

Spasms in Neck
Spasms in back of head
Stiff Neck
Neck Pain
Cracking Neck
Can not sit at computer (makes everything worse)

Doctors have done so many tests, cant find anything. One doctor said i might have military neck (no neck curvature).

Cures for me:
Going to gym working out
Taking a vacation in a hotel for a few days (every pain is gone).
A good massage, hard massaging, getting the knotts out (dont get a weak cheap massage). Massage therapy for me is the best option because i dont have time to vacation.

Bottom line is i think i have stress and probably some allergies and everything combines to make my neck get swollen and my brain swollen. Stress is a killer, you all know that. Do your selves a favor and take a break. Sitting at a computer in a fixed position for a long time strains your neck.

I think part of my pain was caused by my chiropractor doing a bad adjustment on my neck, but the stress and allergies and everything else doesn't allow my body to keep the inflammation under control.

The Stress is like AIDS (auto immune deficiency syndrome). Our immune systems are not efficient to control our inflammation in our damaged areas because the stress is taxing our bodies so heavily.
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i've had spasms in my head for about 20 yrs. maybe 3-4 times a year. feels like my head is expanding , no pain but feel like i'm going to faint, then they pass. very scary indeed. i take a sudafed or similar med and it seems to help. could be related to nasal polyps i'm guessing. if it was an anuerism or heart problem i figure i would be dead by now. had none for two years but had one 3 days ago while in the grocery store. very scary!!
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I get these as well, big twitches and spasms on my temple area or top of head or sometimes even forehead. I have found that mine is caused from trigger points and muscle insufficiency in my neck due to a car accident and whiplash injury. I get trigger point injections in my neck and upper occipital area and this seems to alleviate those referral areas, chronic stress, anxiety, poor posture, poor sleep posture, these can all lead to problem in the neck and spine. It sounds more musculoskeletal in nature than anything else. Areas in the Trapezius directly refer to the temporalis and TMJ areas. Possibly consider a massage therapist, chiro, PT, or even a neurologist, hope  this helps,


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I have a twitching on the side of my head I also get them on one lower lid of the same side eye all. On the right side
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Hi trypt,,,i have the same feeling wid regards to head spasm wid urs,,it been 4 years already but tommorow il go to the doctor for check up,,il take ur advise,,i feel relieve and encourage with ur comment,,,lets all pray we will be ok and conquer this symptoms,,i hope u can make a page or group that has the same wid us so we can have forums and updates,,,more power!4
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This sounds similar to what's been happening to me. Mine are reacting in 3 ways:
1 - Full spasms of random body parts with no build up - might be neck, arm, leg, etc (sort of like a leg jerk when you are falling asleep)
2 - A "build up" feeling sort of like I feel static building up in my head and nervous system (usually a couple of seconds) leading to a spasm of external muscles
3 - a "brain spasm" that feels like the muscle spasms but only seems to happen internally in my head/nervous system sometimes feels like a mild electric shock

While they feel like a jolt or a shock there is no pain, no "noises" or "lights" like Brain Explosion Syndrome people have.

Sometimes is makes my muscle in the area week which worries me when I am running or carrying things or driving.

This is the 3rd time I have had these. They start, become more frequent, hang around a few weeks and then disappear. The frequency and spacing of them is always random they could be hours apart or minutes. However it seems to increase in frequency/intensity later in the day.

I have been on other medications which seem to have no impact so far. Diet, exercise, sleep, or other changes seem to have no effect. I have had blood panels, MRIs, EEGs, so far nothing has been diagnosed. It is eerie, disturbing, and unpleasant.
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I have been dealing with this problem for about 10 years
this is what helps me.
The number one thing that helps me is very freshly made kale juice
takeing a shower or going swimming for temporary relief.
Jogging/running helps me also but  i am carefull not to overdo it.
Reading to strengthen the mind.
I belive the cause for my head spasms is completely hormonal
in fact when i was feeling my worst the blood test had shown my estrogen was off the chart
and my testosterone very little.
a year later feeling much better i had a blood test again this time testosterone was very high estrogen very little.
Some things people will tell you to try
calcium potassium magnesium b vitamins fish oils with omegas
I try to avoid alcohol nicotene especialy caffine or any other stimulant
to much sugar  and fast food.
i use medical marijuana a tiny tiny amount and not every day
the point is to use just a little to reduce the annoying feeling in my head
so that at least for one moment out of the week my constant thought isnt
"omg my brain feels like is crawling"
to much marijuana is realy bad though and will put me in realy very  bad shape
sorry for my spelling and lack of organization
im so sorry for anyone experianceing this
dont give into despair and wait out the storm
and grace will come as always

      
p.s

do some heavy research on the cons and pros of prescription medication seriously please
do this prior to takeing them please please for the love of god
read up






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There are definitely muscles on and covering your entire head and scalp.(think about the muscles used to pull your eyebrows up, they don't end at your face) I have been researching this as I have too been experiencing the weird tingling numbness creepy crawly sensation and came across peripheral neuropathy which may explain some peoples symptoms, I suggest people google it and see if it fits their symptoms
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I have the same feeling. It only lasts a few seconds. I don't get a headache but I'm aware of it. I feel it on the left side. It's like it contracts or something like that.
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I feel the same thing often it is causing me terrible anxiety,not sure if that is my reason. thanks for posting.
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Hi, did you find out what the problem was?????
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google  "exploding head syndrome" I have had three episodes. All while drifting off to sleep. They still are not sure what it is or the cause.
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Yep...this describes me as well.
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I get like little twinging feelings in my head and sort of a weird swish swish swish sound, doesn't really hurt, although i do have a dull headache...does anyone else get the "swish swish swish" sound?
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I have been having these tiny little spasms in my head also, but I remember having them also when I was younger and on a drug called Buspar for my anxiety. I was in my early 20s then and I stopped taking them because of this side effect, but now I am 40 and it's back....Could it be the same thing? It's the same exact sensation as before. I don't like how this feels. I had an aunt who had seizures, maybe it's hereditary?
Someone help.....
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My symptoms started with headaches that moved from the back of my neck to my temples.  With a 6 week backlog at the neurology clinic, I self diagnosed "chronic tension related headaches"and sought relief from chiropractic and massage therapy with fairly good results.  During this time I experienced spasms in my upper back and then my head.  Feeling some anxiety, I asked my family physician to prescribe Amitriptyline, a mild antidepressant commonly used for this condition (started with 12 1/2 mg/d, increased to 25 mg/d, half in the am, half at bedtime).  I also added a fairly rigorous multi-vitamin regiment.  The spasms (and headaches) disappeared.  More recently, I did consult with a neurologist, who, at my request, presccribed a mild muscle relaxant.  So far, so good to the point that I am beginning to wean myself off the Amitriptyline.
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Here is an update of my condition:

Since March 2012, I have developed a new symptom. Mostly when I straighten up after bending to pick something up or when getting up suddenly after sitting or lying down for a long time, I have this strange dizziness which is different from vertigo in that there is no feeling of the room spinning around you. It feels as if I'm being "pulled down" from the left side (always the left side), and if I try to walk when I'm having such dizziness, I lose my balance and fall down to the left side. I have this feeling even when I'm sitting down. The only thing that helps is to lie down for some time. Once it was so severe that even when I was holding the sides of the door frame firmly, I fell down towards my left side. Such episodes last for a few seconds only, and they are not accompanied by vertigo, nausea, lightheadedness, or any vision changes. Finally, they are worst when I feel sleepy.

On April 2013, I saw two different neurologists.

The first one diagnosed me with labyrinthitis and prescribed a drug called Betaserc which I took for one month, after which the episodes became considerably less in number and severity. When I told him that I feared these episodes might be TIAs, he  said they could not be TIAs as they cause temporary paralysis on one side of the body.

The second neuro (who didn't know I had already been seen by one) prescribed Nootropil, though I didn't take it as I was taking Betaserc at that time. He also ruled out TIAs.

For now, I am sticking with the diagnosis of labyrinthitis, though I'm not 100% sure on this since I'm not having vertigo or nausea, nor does it explain why I had head pressure and pulsating temporal artery before.

But I'm beginning to believe that I suffer from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, because I hear cracking/popping of joints, have clicking sound in my throat when swallowing, what I believe to be mild subluxations in shoulders and leg joint at hip, bleeding in gums whenever I brush my teeth, crowded teeth, and my sister and her child have mild form of hypermobility (though I don't). I also have symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome. Perhaps there is some impingement of nerves which is causing my dizziness episode and symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.

As long as it is not TIAs, then I don't think it is much to worry about as long as it is not so debilitating.
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I have exactly the same symptoms. Have had them daily for 5 years with different levels of severity. I believe it is TMJ. I recommend seeing a good oromuscular dentist.
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I get these too, almost feels like lighting. Last week I had a big one in my head that I am worried may have been a TIA (mini stroke) as it felt more like pressure than a release and then I got vertigo and felt dizzy. Lasted about 10 minutes and I have big time anxiety ever since. I have a Doctor appointment tomorrow about it.
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I am 32 years old and i am a male.
I have been having these same brain spasms for about 5 years. been going to the dr and have had numerous ct scans, MRI, EEG, blood tests and nothing has shown up. Along with the Spasms i also have almost constant dizziness/ light headedness. I have been put on anti-seizure meds and it only seems to make it worse. I have had times also of loosing track of where i am. Alot of loss of train of thought. On top of all that I also have spasms in my lower back on my spine as well. On very rare occasions i have also had a shock sensation go from the base of my spine all the way up to my brain.
All of this started one day under extreme stress and i actually lost complete control of my left leg. It was moving on its own. Just like how a horse paws at the ground that's what my leg was doing. After alot of pure will it finally stopped after about 10 minutes. my leg wouldnt work right for the next 4 days. Ever since i have had spouts of what i can only describe as a kink in the spine in my lower back causing my left leg to not work properly. The brain spasms started just 3 years ago. usually in times of stress or lack of sleep but also just out of the blue as well. It has caused me not to be able to work since 2010. All these symptoms combined are crippling me and i cant do anything hardly anymore.
I do have one filling. No i don't grind my teeth at night. I do have spouts of insomnia as well. also i get numbness in my left leg and sometimes also in my left arm. the spasms I have found are usually deep in the middle of my brain up to the top of the brain.
I think that this needs to be alot more widely researched rather then being blown off as something its not just because they cant figure out what it is.
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